DevOps Eng. II

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! Our DevOps Engineers work in an agile, collective environment with other members of our Data Warehouse Technical Team. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify and improve data pipelines and other key components of our cloud-based Data & Analytics environment. You'll perform coding, debugging, testing, releasing and troubleshooting throughout our development process. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new Data & Analytics products throughout the product lifecycle. You will also be responsible for documenting process and tools as well as reviewing current CI/CD configuration for best practices and latest standards.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS

You are:
Working in a cross-functional innovative product development team that includes Infrastructure Engineers, Developers, QAs, Designers and Product Managers.
Responsible for developing and owning complex infrastructures and ensuring infrastructure and tooling is an enabler of program agility.
Driving innovation through continuously evaluating how to integrate tools for our delivery tools box such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality.
A leader and who will define standard methodologies to increase quality, reduce cycle time, reduce cost, increase visibility, and improve ability to adapt to changing needs.

Team Culture:
Generous paid time off and flex time
Well-being programs to support mental and physical health
Mentorship and Growth Programs
Exclusive SNC company events
Educational reimbursement opportunities
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with fellow SNCers
Free on-site fitness center
State-of-the-art coffee house
Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
Access to walking and biking trails
Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences

Success looks like:
Experience with cloud deployments or hybrid solutions
Ability to define, design, and implement an automated continuous integration/continuous delivery system
Innovative and able to provide vision into the art of the possible to support program and customer needs
Product development agility, velocity & quality
Performance and reliability of automation and monitoring tools
Strong team player motivated by team success

Must-haves:
Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience
Comfortable in one or more of the following languages (Python, Java, Scala, Go, Rust, Ruby, or similar)
Efficiently skilled with the use of containers in enterprise production environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, LXC, AWS ECS and EKS)
Understanding of automation frameworks including at least one of the following: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt
Demonstrated fluency with continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, AWS CodeBuild, Bamboo, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, Azure DevOps)
A firm understanding of how both application and infrastructure as code changes are deployed using tools like AWS SAM, CloudFormation, and Terraform
Experience with Jira
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

Preferred:
Certified Kubernetes Administrator Certification
Working proficiency in object oriented languages like: Java, C++, C#
Working proficiency with linting, SCA, SAST, DAST, security in IAC, container hygiene, and secrets management
Working proficiency with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis
Experience with legacy applications, Java application development, API and Microservices usage
Understanding of embedded systems and software that interacts with hardware
Experience working with Government customers to solve unique issues
Experience in the GEOINT community

Bonus Points if:
Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
Certified Solution Architect in one of the Hyperscalers ideally AWS
Docker Certified Associate Certification
Infrastructure as Code Certification

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $88,499.72 - $121,687.12

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country.

With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing.

The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.